Stage 1: Mounting the Receiver. Extron electronics VLR 102, VLP 102, FF 120, VoiceLift VLS 2000DH, VoiceLift, VoiceLift VLS 2000D, VoiceLift VLS 1000D, PoleVault PVS 405D, VLC 102, VoiceLift VLH 102

Stage 1:

Mounting the

Receiver

This stage consists of installing the VLR 102 receiver in a drop ceiling or on a wall.

Receiver Housing and Back Plate

Back Plate

Conduit Knockouts (2) Raceway Knockouts (2)

Receiver

Housing

Figure 9. Receiver Housing and Back Plate

Where it goes: The housing attaches to the receiver dome, and the back plate mounts to a ceiling tile or a wall.

What it does: Protects the receiver base plate and connectors. The housing contains knockouts for different sizes of raceways, and the back plate contains knockouts for a conduit.

Z-bracket and Mounting Screw (for Installation in a Drop Ceiling)

Mounting Screw

Z-bracket

Figure 10. Z-bracket and Mounting Screw

Where it goes: The mounting screw passes through the receiver back plate, then through the hole in the ceiling tile. The bracket is attached to the screw on the back of the ceiling tile.

What it does: Fastens the receiver to a tile in a drop ceiling.

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Stage 1a: Installing the

VoiceLift Receiver in a Drop

Ceiling ( page 17 )

Stage 1b: Installing the

VoiceLift Receiver to a Junction

Box ( page 18

)

Stage 1c: Installing the

VoiceLift Receiver to a Wall

(

page 19

)

Stage 1d: Installing the

VoiceLift Receiver on a Pole

( page 21

)

Figure 11. Diagrams of Stage 1 Mounting Options

NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure that the installation meets all regulatory standards.

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Stage 1a — Installing the Receiver in a Drop Ceiling

1. Cut a hole in the ceiling tile.

a. Remove the ceiling tile in which the receiver will be installed.

b. Determine the receiver location, then cut a hole in the ceiling tile 2 to 3.5 inches (5 to

9 cm) in diameter, using a circular (shown at right) or other type of saw (saws are not included).

NOTE: This hole should be large enough to expose the conduit knockout and the hole for the mounting screw in the receiver back plate, but it should not exceed the diameter of the receiver housing (4.75 inches [12.1 cm]).

Å Cut a hole in the ceiling tile.

2. Mount the receiver housing to the ceiling tile.

a. Insert the ceiling bracket screw through the back plate (attached to the housing) and the hole in the ceiling tile.

b. Attach the Z-bracket loosely to the screw on the back side of the ceiling tile.

c. Align the back plate knockout over the hole in the tile.

d. Tighten the screw to secure the back plate and the housing to the tile.

ï Secure the receiver back plate to the ceiling tile and the Z-bracket.

3. (Optional) Attach a conduit to the back plate if needed (see figure

c

).

NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes.

4. Replace the ceiling tile.

c

Attach a conduit to the back plate if desired .

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Stage 1b — Installing the Receiver to a Junction Box

1. Install the junction box.

• Install the junction or ceiling box (not included) flush with the mounting surface (follow the instructions provided with the junction box).

• Use a one-gang plaster ring (Raco 772) if the junction box is larger than one-gang.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Improper installation may result in electrical shock or serious injury. All electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes, fire and safety codes, and local and national electrical codes.

a Attach the junction box flush with the mounting surface.

2. Attach the receiver housing to the junction box.

a. Align the receiver housing with the junction box.

b. Secure the housing in place with the appropriate screws (not included).

Junction Box

Mounting

Holes (2)

Plaster

Ring

Ceiling Box

Mounting

Holes (2)

Mounting Screws

É

Attach the receiver housing to the junction box.

3. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed.

NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes.

18 c

Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed.

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Stage 1c — Installing the Receiver on a Wall or Other Hard Surface

1. Install a raceway if needed.

If using a raceway for the cables, install it at the appropriate location on the mounting surface.

NOTE: Raceway knockouts on the receiver housing fit common types of raceways such as the Wiremold 500/700 series and the Wiremold 2400 series. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to install the raceway.

a Install the raceway (if needed).

2. Mark the mounting screw locations on the surface.

Use the screw holes in the receiver housing as guides to mark the screw locations on the mounting surface.

3. If using a raceway, remove the appropriate knockout in the receiver housing.

a. Use a knife to score around the edge of the selected raceway knockout to create a clean edge.

b. Press on the scored section to remove it.

b Mark mounting screw locations in the surface.

Raceway

Knockouts (2) c

Remove a raceway knockout from the housing, if needed.

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4. Mount the receiver housing to the surface.

If not using a raceway:

Mount the receiver housing and base to the surface, using the appropriate screws for the type of surface.

NOTE: Screws and wall anchors are not included.

d Mounting without a raceway

If using a raceway:

Position the receiver housing with the raceway inserted through the knockout.

d Mounting with a raceway

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Stage 1d — Installing the Receiver on a Pole

1. Attach the pole to the ceiling.

Attach the required length of ¾-inch (19 mm) diameter electrical metal tubing (EMT) or downrod to the ceiling.

NOTE: You can use ½-inch tubing for the pole. However, the RJ-45 connector on the twisted pair communication cable does not fit through this size pole. To use tubing this size, you must remove the connector from the cable, pull the cable through the pole, then reterminate the cable.

Example: If desired, you can attach the pole to a junction box as shown at right. a Attach the pole to the ceiling (junction box is optional).

2. Mount the receiver housing to the pole.

a. Remove a large knockout from the receiver back plate to accommodate the ¾-inch

(19 mm) pole (see figure

Ç

).

b. Attach a ¾-inch (19 mm) clamp, compression, or set screw connector to the other end of the pole (see figure

É

). c. Remove the lock nut from the connector and insert the connector into the large knockout space on the metal back plate.

Ç Remove the large knockout (outer ring).

É

Attach a ¾-inch connector to the pole.

d. Replace the lock nut onto the connector and tighten it to secure the connector to the housing.

î – ï Attach the pole to the receiver back

plate.

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